Practical Examination in Home Economics Classroom, San Francisco State College, c. 1960 (Updated three months ago)

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A student demonstrates cooking techniques at a stove while a group of women observe from a semi-circle in a Home Economics classroom at San Francisco State College. The setting suggests a practical examination or instructional demonstration, with attention to appliance use, food preparation, and kitchen procedure. c. 1960.

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  • Identifier: TP-ATA-1815
  • Date: 1960
  • Context: <p data-start="647" data-end="983">Home Economics programs at San Francisco State College emphasized applied instruction in cooking, nutrition, and household management. Practical examinations and demonstrations were used to evaluate students&rsquo; skills and teaching ability, reflecting the program&rsquo;s role in preparing educators and professionals in domestic science fields.</p> <p><strong>What might be assessed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Correct<strong> operation of appliances</strong></li> <li>Knowledge of <strong>cooking sequences or kitchen timing</strong></li> <li>Proper<strong> sanitation habits</strong></li> <li>Ability to<strong> instruct or demonstrate </strong>to others&mdash;a big part of Home Ec training</li> </ul> <p><strong>Institutional Context:</strong></p> <p>This fits with the<strong> competency-based </strong>approach&nbsp;of San Francisco State Home Economics Department. Many Home Ec programs required students to:</p> <ul> <li>Pass<strong> practicum exams </strong>in realistic settings</li> <li>Be evaluated on both<strong> technical skill and teaching ability</strong></li> <li>Interact with faculty or real community participants in the process</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Credits:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Some technical descriptions and historical interpretations were developed with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
  • Geographic Coverage: San Francisco, CA
  • Temporal Coverage: 1960s
  • Type: Still Image
  • Format: Negative
  • Source: San Francisco State University Archives
  • Rights: Public

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